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I’VE just cancelled all gigs until August, apart from Rebellion punk festival. I can’t believe that will take place either but they are hanging on and hoping for a miracle.
I had 10 planned this month and another 12 in April and they’ve all gone as well. I’m missing the human interaction, the warmth, the communication, the feeling of being among friends, of speaking my mind and making people laugh and think, contributing to society, being part of life.
I'm certain that every single performer out there is feeling the same.
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